Ex-Bronco Mike Current dead, was apparently a monster

Douglas LeeJan 17, 2012 10:53 AM

Former Broncos T Mike Current was found dead this morning at Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, killed by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Denver selected Current in the third round (58th overall) of the 1967 Draft out of Ohio State; he went on to play in 169 NFL games in 13 seasons, spending nine of those years with the Broncos. He made the Pro Bowl as a Bronco in 1969, and he also played for the Dolphins and Buccaneers.

Current, who was 66, had become an author in his post-playing days, and he wrote a memoir of his career titled Rememberin'...Life in the Trenches. Our thoughts at IAOFM go out to Current's family and friends. (via DP)

Again people are having to read another lazy ass reporter just take a headline and just write whatever they seem fit. FAT MAN…. WOW what are 2 with a headline that reads that… How about talking to his attorney and find out his plea….was going to be NOT guilty. You worthless press all want to make it seem as if he was pleading guilty….. Enter a plea is how you start the legal battle he was going to embark upon. Several forms to plead, guilty, not guilty, no contest. Mr. Lee you want me to post something about you that has not been proven. Want me to talk to ex girlfriends and see if you’re a cheating lying scum bag…be willing to bet I could find 1 person out in the world that would say yes and then lets all laugh at you and call you name as you try to prove its not true. It doesn’t angry me you report that he was facing charges I just wish you would be an adult and not cast judgment and call names when you don’t know the man. Maybe call some people doing some REAL reporting. It’s just sad the press writes anything and you don’t know anything about the case. Correct me if I’m wrong but here in America one is innocent till proven guilty.Aspen77 Thanks for your post!

Posted by Scott_Hamilton on 2012-01-31 02:29:21

Coming from someone who was related to Mike... What people don't know is that these charges consisted of accusations like patting one of the kids on her leg or a pat on the b*** to one of the boys. These allegations are a part of a horrible extortion based on anger of a situation that MIke stepped forward to out someone that was taking advantage of the "System". He rarely saw these children not to mention was "Never" even alone with them. His own children nor his nieces and nephews were never victims... until now! Mike was diagnosed with Terminal Lung Cancer the day before he took his life, you think that played a role in it!!!! Thank you to all who supported him through his career and in his memory! The truth will come out!Posted by Aspen77 on 2012-01-21 15:21:44

If he wasn't facing charges of sexually assaulting at least 3 children (2 girls and a boy) and set to enter a plea the next day - then there may be some credence to the CTE connection. But he was a pedophile and about to have to go to jail for 30 years with no possibility of parole. I don't think CTE played a role in his suicide.Posted by OrangeCrush2005 on 2012-01-20 18:56:37

Sad day in Broncoland. Mike was a class act. Even though he played on the offense, he used to be brought in on the DL during a goal line stand for extra beef in the line. At 274 lbs he was one of the biggest guys on the team at that time.Posted by BlackKnigh on 2012-01-17 16:52:49

This is very sad. I played football for an AYL team that he coached. He was a great man and one of my favorite coaches of all time.Posted by Broncologist on 2012-01-17 16:24:45

I always thought very highly of Mike Current. He was one of the really good guys.Posted by firstfan on 2012-01-17 13:49:00

Night,

I would put good money on it being the case. The NFL is going to be freaking out in the next several years as they try to figure out how to response to these former players--not out of humanity, but out of legality and $$.Posted by TJ Johnson on 2012-01-17 13:23:57

Not to be morbid, but I can't help but wonder if this is a result similar to Dave Duerson and even if it isn't, every ex-player suicide from here on out will have that "concussion" thing (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) stigma to it.Posted by nightshifte on 2012-01-17 13:18:14

Possible CTE victim? I hope that he & his family were/are willing to donate his brain to research so something good can come out of this.Posted by JT Kimbell on 2012-01-17 12:55:17

This is sad news. I remember the 67 draft - Current, Little, Duranko, and two others whose names I can't bring up, but it was one of the best drafts in Broncos history. Mike Current was a great guy for a long time on our favorite team. Never a trouble maker (just the opposite) and a great tackle.Posted by bradley on 2012-01-17 12:43:58